Viral suppurative tonsillitis
Adenovirus | The most common symptoms include a fever lasting about 3 to 4 days, accompanied by coughing, nasal congestion, and even conjunctivitis (discharge from the eyes) or mild diarrhea. If the fever lasts too long, there is a decrease in activity, or other specific symptoms of discomfort, early medical attention should be sought. |
EB Virus | Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes in the neck, swollen eyelids, enlarged liver and spleen, coughing, nasal congestion, skin rash, fever lasting even more than a week.In severe cases, the blood or other systems will be involved, causing complications such as respiratory obstruction |
Bacterial suppurative tonsillitis
Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci | High fever, headache, chills, sore throat when swallowing saliva, occasional vomiting, abdominal pain, painful swollen lymph glands in the head, etc. |
Streptococcus | It is common in children between 5 and 15 years old. Children under the age of 3 are generally at a very low risk of contracting streptococcal infections. |
Viral tonsillitis - — Symptomatic treatment.
Bacterial tonsillitis - — Intravenous antibiotics are appropriate in the acute phase, and oral antibiotics can be used in the remission phase. A complete course of treatment with injections and oral antibiotics takes about 7 to 14 days.
Antipyretic treatment for fever
Fever cycle | Care instructions |
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Chill phase: | Emphasizing on keeping warm. |
Fever phase: |
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Diet: When the appetite is poor, cold foods such as ice cream, pudding, and jelly can be given.
◎ If the following symptoms occur, seek medical attention immediately